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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,435.82, 11,151.96 and 2,169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,435.82, 11,151.96 and 2,169.47 is: 3,253.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,435.82 : 11,151.96 = 2,169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,435.82/11,151.96 = 2,169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,435.82x = 11,151.96 × 2,169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,435.82x = 24,193,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,193,842.66/7,435.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.69

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